To promote the concept of a global community of libraries, the [http://www.ala.org American Library Association] (ALA) is encouraging U.S. libraries to form partnerships with libraries in other countries. Participants in the ALA Sister Library Initiative should choose the level of involvement with their Sister Library based upon the mutual needs of the libraries. Sister Libraries should make commitments at levels that are comfortable for both participants. Some partnerships will be informal, while others may involve formal contracts and ceremonies. The links below will provide ideas and resources to help you arrange this type of partnership. <br><br>

To promote the concept of a global community of libraries, the [http://www.ala.org American Library Association] (ALA) is encouraging U.S. libraries to form partnerships with libraries in other countries. Participants in the ALA Sister Library Initiative should choose the level of involvement with their Sister Library based upon the mutual needs of the libraries. Sister Libraries should make commitments at levels that are comfortable for both participants. Some partnerships will be informal, while others may involve formal contracts and ceremonies. The links below will provide ideas and resources to help you arrange this type of partnership. <br><br>

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Contains helpful tips and an overview of the Sister Library program.<br>

Contains helpful tips and an overview of the Sister Library program.<br>

:*Then read our suggestions on [[How to find a Sister Library|how to find a Sister Library]]. Explains how to use this website to connect with international libraries, and also lists many other excellent opportunities.

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:*Then read our suggestions on the [[How to find a Sister Library|how to find a Sister Library]]. Explains how to use this website to connect with international libraries, and also lists many other excellent opportunities.

:*This is also where you can list '''your''' library so other libraries can connect with you. Here are the [[Request a Sister Library|instructions]] on how to submit your information to The Directory.

:*This is also where you can list '''your''' library so other libraries can connect with you. Here are the [[Request a Sister Library|instructions]] on how to submit your information to The Directory.

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'''[[Partner Libraries Match People to People]]'''

::''' Cities with American Corners, US-based populations and US Libraries'''<br>

::''' Cities with American Corners, US-based populations and US Libraries'''<br>

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::This directory contains information regarding various countries which have American Corner Cities, Sister Cities and Ethnic Groups located in US.

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::This directory contains information regarding various countries which have American Corner Cities, Sister Cities and Ethnic Groups located in US.

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NEWS

The Sister Libraries, an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA), was in the spotlight in Washington DC area.

The first Sister Libraries Workshop was organized by DCLA (District of Columbia Library Association) to encourage local librarians to build international connections. For details, please view DCLA Sister Libraries Workshop

Programs & Workshops

To promote the concept of a global community of libraries, the American Library Association (ALA) is encouraging U.S. libraries to form partnerships with libraries in other countries. Participants in the ALA Sister Library Initiative should choose the level of involvement with their Sister Library based upon the mutual needs of the libraries. Sister Libraries should make commitments at levels that are comfortable for both participants. Some partnerships will be informal, while others may involve formal contracts and ceremonies. The links below will provide ideas and resources to help you arrange this type of partnership.